Shooting Illustrated
Shooting Illustrated brings you the latest from the firearm industry, specializing in home and personal defense, concealed carry, long-range shooting and tactical firearms and gear.
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Choosing The Right 22LR Conversion Kit
Drop-in .22 LR conversion kits offer cost savings on ammunition. Be sure you’re using the right setup, though.
Han Solo Blaster Sells At Auction for More than $1 Million
$1 million is a big price to pay for having a good blaster at your side.
First Look: Ruger SFAR
The SFAR is chambered in .308 Win, using AR-15 trigger parts and SR25-compatible magazines.
Double Edge: The New FN 509 CC Edge Pistol
Brand-new from FN America is a new “Compensated Carry” addition to the FN 509 lineup.
Gear Up: IWI US Tavor SAR Accessories
The original Tavor is likely the best-selling bullpup of all time, and as a result, a robust aftermarket exists for parts to improve upon the base design.
First Look: High Speed Gear IFAK Pouch
A new way to keep vital medical gear close at hand.
First Look: Hornady Security Cabinets
Modular, stackable protection for gear that needs to be locked safely away.
Skills Check: How To Shoot Faster
Shooters like shooting tight, small groups. Small groups are indicative of the ability to apply marksmanship skills consistently. And besides, they’re good for bragging rights and one-upmanship.
First Look: Virdian E Series Green Laser For PSA Dagger
A new accessory option for Palmetto State Armory's 9mm pistol.
5 Great Pepper Spray Options
Stay safe, no matter what kind of threat you may face.
Thoughts on Home Invasions
There's more to defending your home than just having a home defense gun nearby.
First Look: SIG Sauer P-365X Macro Pistol
17+1 capacity in a thin, compact pistol.
I Carry: Smith & Wesson CSX Pistol in a Safariland Holster
In today's episode of "I Carry," we have a Smith & Wesson CSX 9 mm pistol carried in a Safariland Model 27 holster along with a CRKT Snap Lock pocketknife.
First Look: Taurus GX4XL Pistol
Taurus expands the GX4 product line with a slightly larger version of its micro-9 mm double-stack GX4.
The Most Common Mistakes in Your Drawstroke
Carrying a firearm for self-defense is only part of the solution. An even bigger part of your defensive plan is knowing when to draw said firearm to protect life. Once the legal and moral requirements have been met, it is all about how you draw your firearm from the holster.
Shoot United Event Draws Capacity Crowd
Winchester Ammunition gave dozens of people a chance to fire their first shots.
First Look: Springfield Armory DS Prodigy Pistol
A 1911 style pistol chambered in 9mm with a double-stack magazine that's also red-dot ready.
Tip: Choosing an EDC Pistol
You have been shooting handguns for slightly more than a year. You have taken a few classes and feel comfortable with being safe and shooting targets with your full-size Glock and SIG Sauer pistols.
First Look: Strike Industries Stacked Angled Grip
Keep your activation cables under control with this new adjustable grip.
Stop the Spread: Patterning A Defensive Shotgun
Patterning your defensive shotgun and ammunition is paramount for home defense.